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David B. Applefeld, Esq. Member Construction and Litigation Groups Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC Baltimore, Maryland

Overview

David B. Applefeld is a member of the Firm with more than 18 years experience. Mr. Applefeld has litigated complex construction defect claims, insurance coverage claims, mechanics' lien actions, and architectural and engineering professional negligence claims in all levels of state and federal courts, before administrative agencies and before the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Applefeld serves as national panel trial counsel and special litigation counsel for several insurance companies and businesses. He is experienced in handling catastrophic personal injury claims, class action lawsuits, product liability matters, regulatory matters and other business litigation matters including contract disputes, business dissolutions, and conspiracy, fraud and RICO claims.

Representative Matters

Defended multi-million dollar class action construction defect, fraud, and consumer protection lawsuit filed against a developer in the United States District Court. The Court de-certified the class and dismissed all class claims against the developer.

 

Successfully represented designer of a professional sports stadium against allegations of design defects. The Circuit Court for Baltimore City entered judgment in favor of the design firm and all claims were dismissed.

 

Represented custom builder in insurance coverage litigation filed in the United States District Court. The Court entered judgment for the builder, ordered the insurance company to pay the builder all costs and attorney fees incurred in the litigation, and ordered the insurance company to provide insurance coverage for the builder.

 

Successfully represented OBGYN practice in medical negligence action. The Circuit Court for Montgomery County entered judgment in favor of the medical practice on all claims.

 

Represented federally insured savings institution in litigating and settlement of consolidated multi-million dollar mortgage fraud, conspiracy and RICO claims brought in the United States District Court against mortgage brokers, title companies and facilitators.

 

Defended pharmaceutical manufacturer in product liability trial in United States District Court against allegations of defective product arising out of an allergic reaction. Following trial, a verdict was returned for the pharmaceutical manufacturer on all claims.

 

Represented the target defendant in negotiating and resolving the multi-million dollar legal mal practice claim ever filed in Maryland

Successfully represented camp owner in assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and kidnapping claims arising out of alleged religious deprogramming activities.

 

Represented developer and insurer litigating and settling multi-million dollar construction defect and design claims against general contractor and designers of water front condominium complexes in Ocean City, Maryland.

Successfully represented recreational vehicle dealership in "roll-over" case.

 

Represented restaurant owner and operators in a lawsuit filed by landlord-developer in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, alleging injunctive relief, and violations of non-competition provisions of a lease. The trial Court entered judgment for the restaurant owner and operators. The judgment was affirmed on appeal by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.

 

Successfully defended broker of a multi-million dollar international telecommunications loan in law suit alleging breach of contract. The Florida state court dismissed the claim.

 

Represented value manufacturer negotiating and resolving claims alleging product failure in a nuclear power plant.

Reported Cases:

Mutual Ben. Group v. Wise M. Bolt Co., Inc., 227 F.Supp.2d 469 (D.Md. 2002)

National Mortg. Warehouse, LLC v. Bankers First Mortg. Co., 208 F.Supp.2d 565 (D.Md. 2002)

National Mortg. Warehouse, LLC v. Bankers First Mortg. Co., 190 F.Supp.2d 774 (D.Md. 2002)

In re Inner City Mgmt., Inc., 304 B.R. 250 (Bankr. D. Md. 2003)

Languages Spoken

• English